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The Tap Room in Lanesborough Offers Food, Music & Themed Events

Purdy, whose wife Ana Bradbury owns the Lanesborough Local Country Store, took over the original storefront after Bradbury moved her business to a larger location across the parking lot.

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Clark Art Appoints Curator of Decorative Arts

Goodin holds a master's degree from the Williams College/Clark Graduate Program in the History of Art and a Ph.D. in art history from Brown University.

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Pittsfield's Allendale Pines North Opening 6 Affordable Homes This Spring

Teton Management plans to cut the ribbon on Allendale Pines North in the early spring.

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Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2026 Absence Said Not to Cause 'Panic'

News this week that the Williamstown Theatre Festival will go dark again this summer has not yet engendered widespread concern in the town's business community.

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Friday of Front Porch Feature: A Charming Home with Berkshire Scenery

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 8 Northbrook Lane.

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Much of Pittsfield at Home Monday During Snowstorm

Students and city workers stayed home on Monday after the school district and City Hall declared a snow day. Much of the city followed.

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Part I: Berkshire Vocational Schools Prepare Students for Challenging Careers

As the job market and economy have become increasingly complex and challenging, the role of vocational education — also known today as Career and Technical Education (CTE) — has become more prominent.

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Berkshire County High School Bowling Hall of Fame founded

The first Hall of Fame class represents multiple schools and more than a decade of excellence in Berkshire County high school bowling.

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Gov. Maura Healey's State of the Commonwealth 2026

Gov. Maura Healey's State of the Commonwealth address as prepared for delivery on Jan. 22, 2026, at the State House.

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Weekend Outlook: Snow Days

Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend including fundraisers, snow events, and more.

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Pittsfield Boards OK Permanent Mural Honoring 54th Regiment

City boards and commissions have approved a permanent mural in Durant Park honoring the Black residents who fought in the Civil War.

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Mass Wildlife: Why You Shouldn't Feed Wildlife This Winter

Each winter, MassWildlife receives inquiries from the public regarding whether or not to feed wildlife. While people have good intentions, supplemental feeding of wildlife typically does more harm than good.

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Healey, Driscoll Outline Municipal Funding Plans at MMA Conference

The Healey administration's 2027 budget will include boosts a 4.4 percent boost to local aid of more than $10.4 billion.

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Part II: Matching Vocational Programs to Workforce Needs

The requirements for Chapter 74 programs include immersive learning time, co-operative education in partnership with local employers, and opportunities to earn high-value industry credentials, such as professional certifications and adjacent qualifications.

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Berkshire United Way Welcomes New Director of Development

Baril has over 25 years of fundraising experience designing and implementing results-driven programs for community service, education, and healthcare organizations.

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Create an Ad: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Fifth-grade students at Conte Community School captured the magic of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort's winter season, bringing the snowy wonderland to life as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.

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Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Appoints First Executive Director

This appointment also represents the first paid staff position for the organization, reflecting BSRM's growth and long-term vision.

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Pittsfield Creates a Parks & Rec. Marketing Plan

The 2026 marketing plan is divided into five initiatives: Community engagement at events, seasonal newsletters, promotion of partner programs, branding and staff visibility, and social media presence.

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Ski for Scholarship: Bartels Community Ski Race 2026

The 19th Mathias Jessup Bartels benefit cross-country ski race and tour will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Greylock Regional School.

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Clark Art Presents Performance By Luke Fischbeck

The performance takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium.

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Companion Corner: Beans at Berkshire Humane Society

Beans is a terrier and American pitbull mix and came to the shelter with his littermates early December.

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BArT Hosts World Cube Association Competition

The competition is the first of its kind in the Berkshires in almost 10 years. Contenders will compete in races to solve classic Rubik’s Cubes and a variety of other cubing puzzles.

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BCC Holds First Workforce Programs Graduation

During Berkshire Community College's inaugural Workforce and Community Education graduation, scholars were asked, "Will you stay comfortable or will you grow?"

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Community Legal Aid: 'Know Your Rights' Sessions at North Adams Public Library

It will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 5:30p.m. in the community room at North Adams Public Library, located at 74 Church Street.

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Immigration Forum Open to the Public in Lenox

The forum is one of several that has been organized by the Immigrant Support Action Team of Greylock Together, a local Indivisible group based in the northern Berkshires.

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